Practice mode Entomology

When a cultivar shows the same level of resistance to every biotype of an insect, what kind of resistance is it?

Correct answer B. General resistance

Explanation

General (horizontal) resistance is usually controlled by many genes and gives a similar, moderate level of protection against all biotypes, unlike specific resistance that works only against certain biotypes.

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